Diving into E-Learning

Project Summary for Diver Training Establishments

Bronwen CampbellJuly 2009

E-learning Innovations Funding

http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/

150 projects nationwide have been awarded funding

40 projects in NSW. ADAS successful in gaining some NSW

funding for “Diving into E-Learning project

Project Outcomes

Final published versions of at least two e-learning objects or assessment tools customised for the occupational diving industry

ADAS presentation and report about the process of developing and trialling the e-learning – to be published on the Flexible Learning Network site.

Target learners and methods

Diver Trainers Dive Supervisors

Revision materials and quizzes Quizzes to support classroom learning –

automatically marked

Target Units

Anatomy, physiology and diving physics Ensure a healthy and safe learning

environment” Undertake site and task specific risk

assessment and select appropriate risk control measures

Language, literacy and numeracy support

Diving into E-learning

DTE Portal and TAA40104 course includes e-learning methods – break down the barriers!

ADAS staff and diver trainers using project-based learning for professional development, and producing some draft e-learning outputs:

– Flash powerpoint slides (streaming powerpoint or screencasts),

– Electronic quizzes– ARED learning resource– audio recordings– Forums and wikis

Examples on DTE Portal TAA40104 site

ARED - Application for Rapid E-learning Development

Sample Output from TAA40104 Workshop (on the DTE Portal)

ARED Learning Object Includes content with downloadable text

version Exercise (ordering) Quiz

Note, this is a sample of one style of e-learning – help us choose the style you prefer!

ARED Quiz

Get involved!

TAA40104 students automatically involved Diver Trainers, DTAMs, Board members all

welcome to be involved in review and improvement of e-learning objects

Test drive the e-learning objects Fill in the survey